Chess Puzzle #D6PSk — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h6; pawns a2/b3/c4/f5/h5. Black: king g4; bishop d4; pawns a5/b6/f6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Be3+ — bishop d4→e3, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kg6 — king h6→g6. Opponent replies Bg5 (bishop e3→g5).
3. Best move: a3 — pawn a2→a3. Opponent replies Bc1 (bishop g5→c1).
4. Best move: b4 — pawn b3→b4. Opponent replies axb4 (pawn a5→b4, captures pawn).
5. Best move: axb4 — pawn a3→b4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, quiet move, very long. The key move is Kg6.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1p3p1K/p4P1P/2Pb2k1/1P6/P7/8 b - - 0 42

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